Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Belfast, GB

Technical

Andor Technology

15 Oct 2025

At Oxford Instruments Andor, we accelerate scientific advances through high‑performance imaging solutions. We seek a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and detailing of high‑precision parts, sub‑assemblies, and customer solutions for our Imaging & Analysis product line.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will:

• Design and detail mechanical components to tight tolerances for precision applications.
• Conduct tolerance and vibration/thermal analyses to support long‑term stability.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (EMC, Medical Device, Safety, LVD).
• Implement DfX best practices to optimize manufacturability and reliability.
• Build prototypes, evaluate performance, and iterate designs.
• Document designs with detailed assembly instructions, maintain revision control of drawings and documents, and develop cost estimates.

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. iMechE IEng accreditation a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of product‑development experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in:
• Design of precise, tight‑tolerance mechanisms.
• Tolerance analysis and design for long‑term stability (vibration, thermal).
• Design for regulatory approval (EMC, Medical Device, Safety, LVD).
• DfX implementation.
• Prototype build and assessment.
• Documenting designs with revisions and cost estimation.

• Permanent onsite position at our Belfast headquarters.
• Open to UK‑based candidates only; no visa sponsorship.

Our values—Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted, Purposeful—drive everything we do. We offer a competitive benefits program and a culture focused on teamwork, learning, and work‑life balance.

• Health & Wellbeing: private medical insurance, employee assistance, mental health first aiders, etc.
• Pension: employer‑contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan.
• Car Salary Exchange, Cycle to Work, Tech Purchase schemes.
• Learning & Development: accredited training, professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning.
• Work‑Life Balance: 187.5 holiday hours, enhanced parental leave, bereavement leave.
• Additional perks: free parking, parking on‑site, company discounts.

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourages applications from under‑represented groups, including women, BAME communities, and people with disabilities. We subscribe to the Equality Charter and make our workplace safe, welcoming, and inclusive.

To apply, please complete the application on our careers page by clicking the “Continue to Application” button.